Saginaw County Apple and Cheddar Flatbread
A savory flatbread topped with tart Saginaw County apples, sharp cheddar, and caramelized onions for a delightful balance of flavors. This American-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flatbread crust, unsalted butter, yellow onion, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-inch) flatbread crust
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium (1 cup) yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large (1 cup) Saginaw County apple, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp (optional) honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and add 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion. Cook, stirring frequently, for 12-15 minutes until onions are soft and caramelized.
- Step 2: Brush 1 (12-inch) flatbread crust with 1 tbsp olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Step 3: Arrange 1 cup thinly sliced Saginaw County apple evenly over the flatbread, then top with the caramelized onions.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings and scatter 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves on top. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and edges of the flatbread are golden brown.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tsp honey over the top if desired for a hint of sweetness. Slice and serve warm.







